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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
The Man for the Occasion
Acadia Sentinel.

\ crisis now arises in the history Of
our state government. Its executive,
grown fat by years OF misrule, now
views the state and its appurtenances
in the light of his personal property,
which he holds in fee simple folaBis ow Ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. The appointive offices
are manipulated for his selfish purposes
in order to strengthen his hold upon the
position which he has so long outraged,
and all means are exhausted for the
purpose of perpetrating the corruptlng
influences that have SO long prevailed.
Just at this critical iuncture the eyes of
the people OF the state have been di-
rected toward one who is evidently des-
tined to be their savior. His unswerv-
ing principle, his loyal devotion to duty
at times which tried mems souls" bis
lofty spirit of self-abnegation, have en-
deared him to the hearts of the people
of Louisiana.
Amid the smoke and thunder of bat
tie no less than in the bloodless battles
of peace, he has proven himself to be
the friend of the people. For three
eventful years he sat in the chair of the
state, and not even the wles of his
substantiatng single charge against
his character. For four years he led
the hosts of louisiana gallant sons on
many CORY field, and never for one in
slant was be known to flicker. 1t is
needless to state that his superb charac-
ter is the one whose name stands at the
masthead of this paper. Francis Tillon
Nichols is the one man in Louisiana TO
whom the people look for deliyerance
from the thraldom of corruption. and
for the restoration OF good government
in their state. The demand of the time
is for governor who has an opinion of
his own and who is not afraid to ex-
press that opinion. In short, the peo-
Die want a governor who shall be COVER
nor Of the whole people, and not of one
particular clique or faction. The de-
mand is for one who shall be the dia-
metrical opposite to the present incum
bent-above petty jealousies and ami
mosities, actuated by sincere desire to
promote the best interests of the state.
In the person of General Nichols, all
these admirable qualities are harmo
niously blended, and the sentiment OF
the masses is: "He is the noblest Ro-
man of them all ?"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
Brace Up.

Yon are feeling depressed, your ape
tite is poor, you are bothered with
Headache, you are tidgetty, nervous,
and generally out of sorts, aud want to
brace up. Brace mp, but not with sti
mulants, spring medicines, or bitters,
which have for their basis very cheap,
bad whisky, and which stimulate you
for au hour, and then leave yon in
worse condition than before. What
YOU want is an Alternative that will
purify your blood, start healthy action
of Liver and Kidneys, restore your vi
tally, and give renewed health and
strength. Such medicine you will
find in Electric Bitters, and only so
cents q bottle at NJ. ?. Young & Co.'S
Drug Store: 3
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
THE REASON OF 1T.
Clinton F3triOt-DtlnOtrat.

1t will be observed that nearly all the
objections raised to the candidacy OF
General Nichols grow out of acts done
by him as governor, in strict perform
ance of the promises made by the
Democratic party in the celebrated
campaign of 1876. The people, We be-
lieve, appreciate such integrity, but the
professional politicians do not. All
pledges embodied in party platforms,
in the eyes of ring politicians are only
so many more or less skillfdlly set
snares wherein to catch the wary voter
The official who after the party victory
is secured, attempts to carry ont the
promised measures and acts in good
faith toward the people who elected
him, Immediately loses cast with the
machine men. This is the secret of a
large part of that violent opposition on
the part of the ring politicians to the
candidacy OF General Nichols.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
DERI4HC SALE.
ESTATE OF HARRY THOMPSON.
No. 477S
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT CO1rp1'
PARISH OF ar IAGDpy

BY virtue OF an order of the Honorable Dis
trict Court i'll and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder; by the undersigned admin
tlstrator or any duly qualified auctioneer At
the last residence of the deceased on Elm
Bayou, parish of st. Landry. by the under
signed administrative or some duly qualified
auctioneer; on WEDNESDAY, August 10th.
1887, the following described property belong
ing to the estate of Harry Thompson deceased,
tu-wit: "
/. Fifty acres of land situated on Elm Bayou
in the sad parish and State, with all the build
lnSs ami improvements thereon or thereto be
longing. being tbs 5last place of residence of
said deceased, Bounded north by widow
Wright. south by Elm Bayou, east by John
Thompson and west by Sam Haas
. one mule. one dun mare, one brown mare
one dun lilly, two bay ponies. one brown lilly :.
one red muly COW. one red cow and calf two
red beeves, one lot of gentle hogs, one two
horse wagon, one lot of farming implements
one old buggy and harness. one steel corn mill
one Erindstone one tool chest and contents
one bureau, one .sideboard. one double barrel
shot gun, one pair saddle bags. one clock, on.
lot of blacksiniths tools.
Terms-Cash.
JOSEPHINE BURR,
july 9-ot Administrative,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
Their Business Booming.

Probably TO one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at NJ, i.
Young g. Co.'S Drug Store as their Civ
ing away to their customers Of so many
free trial bottles of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Their
trade is simply enormous in this very
valuable article from the fact that it
always cures and never disappoints,
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis
Group, and all throat and lung diseases
quickly cured. You can test it before
buying by getting a trial bottle free
large size 81. Every bottle warranted
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
OBITUARY.

Died, July Esd, 1887, Sarah Daw-
son, aged SO years.
The deceased was the former slave OF
the Taylor family. and was brought
here by them from South Carolina
about the year 1917. Aunt Sarah was
esteemed aud beloved by all that knew
her; she was gentle and loving in her
character and life, aud her pure spirit
has doubtless gone to the happy land
where sickness, sorrow and old age
are never known.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30

Died, Oh the 25th July, 1887, Rev. J. D.
jackson, pastor of the Methodist
Church at this place aged 26 years
months and 10 days.
The deceased was cut Oft in the flower
of his youth and at the threshold OF a
career that promised to he full OF
honor and distinction to himself and of
the highest usefulness to bis fellow
men. He was industrious in the study
and pursuit of bis sacred profession,
ambitious and at the same time most
modest and full of zeal to advance the
cause OF religion, Joined to these vir-
tues, he was gentle and amiable in all
things as Il little child.
During his short residence here he
secured the unbounded esteem not only
Of the members of his church, but of
the entire community. Having lived
the life of the righteous. he was truly
able to declare at the last moment that
all things were we'll and that he was
ready to depart
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
BMckleM'S Arnica SaaVe.

The best Salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, Ulcers, salt rheum, fever,
sores, letter, chapped hands, chiIbains'
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required,
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac
ton. or money refunded. Price Poe.
per box. For sale by NJ. z. Young 4
Co., OpeIousas, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
DUBlEG SALE.
ESTATE OF JEAN PIERRE l.ASDRESEAu,
No. 4SO4.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY

-AA~hH'Ai W ~ A<1h-H'h3i
=
BY virtue OF IN order of the Honorable Dis
trlct Court i'll and tor the parish of St. Landry.
there will he sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder by the undersigned adj
ministrator or any duly qualified auctloneer
at the last Residence OF the deceased in prai-
DAY. AUGUST 9Th. 1887, the following de
srribcd property belonging to the estate of
Jean Pierre I~andreneau deceased to-wit:
|. The plantation which was the residences
parish of st Landry, containing eighty
acres OF land. more or less, together with all
tie improvements thereon. bounded north bv
other land OF the estate. east by land of
Cerand solleau, south by land of Auguste Fou-
tenot and west by rail road land.
:. Twenty acres OF land situated ut same
place. bounded north by land of Joseph Landre-
mean fills, east by land of Cerand Soileau. south
by the above described plantation, aud west
by railroad land.
3. One lot of twenty acres of land Situated
in prairie Mammoth bounded north by
south by land of Louis Guilory, west by rail
road land and easI by Beno!t Deshotels
4. One dun American horse, one brown
Creole horse. one bay Creole horse. one bald
face CAeolo horse, one brood mare and colt;
the undivided one-half of a lot OF vacherie
stock numbering about one hundred and fifty
head of horned cattle and about twenty-five
head OF horses and mares, the whole lot one
half of which being the property of Hypolite
Hebert, said stock bearing brand about thus:
JE. the half belonging to The estate one lot of
yachcre stock ranging i'll prairie Mammoth,
about sixty head. about forty horned cattle
and twenty mares, with the brand about thus:
On; one lot OF gentle horned cattle, about
thirty head. branded about thus On; one lot
of about sixty sheep, one lot of about forty
noSs. one wagon, one open buggy aad harness
one mill stone and irons, agricultural imple-
ments, one saddle and bride, one lot of pine
lumber about 1900 feet.
Terms and Conditious.~-All authorizations of
ten dollars and under payable January LAT ,
1888: all adjudcations above ten dollars paw
able one-thlrd on the first of January, 1888; one
third on the first OF January, 1889; and tho
last third ON the first of January. 1890: purcha-
Sers furnishing notes bearing eight per cent
per annum interest after maturity, with two
securities to the satisfaction OF the admins
traitor; the lands to remain mortgaged and
vendors privilege retained in favor of the es-
tate till payment OF purchase price a I'd inter
ests and costs which may accrue. In case of
suit to enforce payment any Of said notes Or
part thereof. ten per cent will be added for.
attorneys fees and costs.
JOSEPH LANDRESEAU.
July 5-'t Administrators
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30

An Illinois paper says that species
of duck flew into the office of Win
chester hotel the other night and was
captured and Gagged. The glare of the
gentlemanly clerks breastpin attracted
this duck as the lighthouse lantern
draws the seabird. 1t was too much for
the poor bird. 1t was overpowered.-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
NOTICE TO TOWN TAX PAYERS.

BY virtue of II Resolution nassetf by the
Board of Police this day, all slelinuuent
Town Tax payers of both tho regular and spe-
the Town Hall from o:clock A, NJ ntil
O'Clock 2. NJ. and from O'Clock T.. NJ. until IS
o'clock F. NJ. every day to rece:ye and collect
said taxes and that ;ll Of such Saxes not paiCs
ON or before the first day of October 1887, will
be collected according to law
VICTOR LAsTRAPEs.
Collector.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30

The store built by Mr.. G. b. Andrus
a few months ago, on his plantation,
near the Vile Plate road about two
miles north OF town, was burned last
Tuesday afternoon, with most of the
contents. The fire began in the attic,
and the cause is not known 1t is said
that matches and tire-crackers were
stored there, and the first intimation of
the fire was the popping of crackers.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30

Major Poore once wheeled barrel OF
apples upon wheelbarroW thirty SIX
miles, from Indian Hill Farm to Bos-
ton, to pay an election wager IN the
Presidential campaign OF 1856
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
NOTICE

LAND OFFICE, III New Orleans La ;
July 18th. 1887. J
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice Of his intention
To make final proof III support OF his claim. and
or in his absence the Clerk of the District
Court at Opelou>ts, La, Oh Monday August
29th, 1887. viz:
ARCADUGE SaDRENE
who made Homestead Entry No. 5t;n@ for the
West half of South West quarter. South East
quarter OF South West quarter and South West
quarter of South East quarter Section - Town
ship south Range / East La Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Theodue o. Guilory Duprcla Deshotcls.
Ulysse Ortego, Prosper Landrcneau. All OF
ST. Landry Parish La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
July Loot Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
The police jury of Bienville parish
has reduced parish taxes to SIX mills.

On last Wednesday morning difh-
Guilty occurred between Francois John
son and Ernest Williams, residents OF
Prairie Basse-both colored-in which
tho former received two gun-shot
wounds in the breast. We have been
unable to ascertain the full particulars
OF the shooting.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30

Since the four prominent politicians
in New Orleans, called the "Bis Four,
Messrs. Fitzpatrick, MeaIcy, Duffy and
Davey, have decided to. support Mich
oils, the McEnery organs have abused
the Reformers no little for such an ac-
cession. But in this case, as ia most
others, it makes all the difference in
the world as to whose OK is being
gored. SO long as these astute politi-
clans were with the McEncryites they
were considered by them very good
men. The Capitoliau- Advocate, the
the strongest McEnery paper in the
State, said about three years ago.
The election of Hon. Z. {. Davcy. of
Orleans, as president pro tom. of the
Senate. was IL just recognition OF the
staunch Democracy of the Crescent
City and IL high and melited compli-
ment to the recipient Of the honor
President Davey presides with ability
and gives general satisfaction by his
courteous department towards all of
the members OF the body over which he
presides.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30

We have received from Mr.. r. }.
Lacy, proprietor of the Mount Hope
Nursery near Washington, lot of Lee
conte pears. They are of fine flavor,
and very juicy. Of about one hundred
and twenty pear trees we planted from
Mr.. Lacy's nursery, not one has died
The advantages in having pear trees OF
this kind are, they will not die from
blight, they are sure to bear, and are
very prolific.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
NOTICE.

400 Hands wanted, to work on Pacific Ra il
Road. Wages S1.0O per day payable nightly. or
81 rs per day payable every Saturday night, or
$3.50 payable monthly. c. A. FRAZEE,
June 1S-tt Agent.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
AkSCADgjaE SaDRENE
GRAND P.HTGO.

On the nth day of August there will he a
Paige aud Target shooting at the Famous
Bell Chevy Springs, we'll as pone races and
other anlilsemcnts too numerous to mention.
The public in general are invited. Come one.
COME all. July 16-1m
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
LOST.

A certain prolnisory note signed bv John
Thompson in favor of Harry Thompson for
the sum of $3.50 with per cent yearly interest
from maturity dated September nth 1882. and
due LIST January 1888.
JOSEPHINE BURR.
July 2-tf Administrators.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
SEEERzFF,s SALE.
SARAH JANE WEBB Widow vs.. JOSEPH
4. MELASCOS.
No. 1928.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF 81. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA

BY virtue OF All order Of seizure and sale
issued out OF the Thirteenth judicial District
Court in and for the Parish OF st. Landry, in
the above entitled suit will proceed to sell in
the town OF OpelOusa5, al the principal front
door OF t he Court House, OF said parish, to the
last and highest bidder "u SATURDAY the
10Th day OF August 1887, at II o'clock A NJ, the
following described property to-wit
certain piece OF land situated GU the Bayou
Courtabean in this parish containing about
nnt hundred and fifty acres having one and
third <trrents front on said Bayou by forty
;ilpentS i'll depth bounded above by land Of
Augu1tin Gnldry below by land OF Jos. r. Me
l;1ncOn.
I'd. Another tract vi land situated in tn.
same place adjoining the above, having one ar
ptnt and one third front between two lines so
tn make ninety four 5oI1o0 acres being same
property purchased by the said JOS A. Melan-
con from JOS. f. Melancun as per act recorded
in alienation Book c. No. J at page ITO Recol-
dcr- office St Landry Parish La. Jnne 18th 1873.
One ten horse power steam engine, two Old
cane carts, five old turning pow=, and one
-ubsoil pUW.
Tcrnls-CASII
T.. G.. DtSON,
July 1Gtt sheriff st, Landry Parish
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
FOR RENT.

residence opposite the Overton place. with
four rooms down stairs, and one large room
above, also kitchen and servants room. ap-
ply to BLACK Il MORRIS.
Apl off OpeouSsls La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
FOR SALE.

About thirty-fiy acres Of land, mostly wood.
i'll prairie BasSe, four miles from OpelOusas.
For price, etc, apply at this office.
May 2S-tf
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30

A residence conveniant to the business part
Of Opelonsas. For particulars, apply ut this
office. May 2S-tf
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
FOR SAIE.

An improved Eagle Gin, 10 saws with feeder.
--latest madel will be sold at Il great bargain
apply to f. DEJEAN, miles East of OpeiousaS.
June 25lnl
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
NOTICE.

From aud after this date, | will sell cholct
beef at six cents per pound.
June IL, 1887. C.. III. COMEA L.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30

We confess that We are surprised ut
the position assumed by MI. Jonas IN
his letter to Col. IIollingswolth. He
will not take sides in what he terms the
fractional fight" now going OH in this
State. We thought that Mr.. Jonas
took more serious view OF the issues
pending in the present campaign II
he really thinks it but a factional fight
for Office between the friends of Mich
oils and the friends Of McEnery, why
then we are sorry he did not give us the
benefit of his candid opinion at an car
Tier day. The issues between the two
factions were precisely the same at the
time the State ring defeated him for
the Senate that they are to-day. Had
we then known how Indifferent and
coolly neutral he really felt at heart, we
in common with the great body of his
friends and supporters throughout the
State might have saved ourselves the
indignation aud wrath which we OK
pressed at the treatment he received
from the State administration. 1t now
appears that Mr.. Jonas regarded that
election rs merely, personal contest
between himself and Mr.. Eustis, and
that the indignant denunciation of the
State ring then expressed by him to his
friends was not serious but meant alto
gether in Il pickwickian sense.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
TO ExCH NGE
FOR - ALE

A saddle and work horse. for a mare, Apply
this office. May 2S-tf
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
ICE FOR SALE.

Best Northern lee, cheaper than the cheapest
T.. LATREYTE'S,
May Tim
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
NOTICE i.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
New Orleans. La, July lst. 1857.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed nutlcc oi his intention
Ia make final proof i'll support OF his claim. and
that said proof will he made before the Judge
Clerk OF Court, at OpelOustl>. La. on
saturday, August goth, 1887, viz:
MARIE Louise FONFENOT.
widow OF Eloi Fontenot who made Homestead
Entry No. 5GT2 for the North West quarter See
%, Township South Range West La. Meri-
dian.
He NAMES the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Napoleon A. H. McGee Dore>tan Fontcnot
Ardoin A. Ardoin, Lucen Bacon. Ali of
st. Landry parish LA.
THOMAS j. BUTLER
July 9-5t Register
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
TAKEN UP.

one >orrcl creole horse. about ) years old.
facsimile OF brand. at this Office has been run
ming in the nciGhhorhood OF the undersigned
since about one year old. The owner Is notified
to come forward. prove property; pay charges
and take him away
CIpRIEN FONTENOT
Jnlv 30Im
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30

New York's latest novelty is clerks
Association for marrying rich women.
Eek.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-30
NOTICE OF FINAL TABIEAT.
ESTATE OF DELORAISE DESHOTEl4S,
No. 1922
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT.
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

Whereas, Cyril DOguc OF the Parish OF 81
Landry administrator OF the estate OF Deo-
raise Dc,lotcls deceased, has filed final ac-
count of administration of said estate, &C
colnpaniel by his petition praying for the
hOmolOEation OF same.
And, whereas. the prayer Of said petition has
been granted by IN order Of court bearing date
July 2otiI, 1887,
Now therefore, notice is hereby given to nll
persons interested to make opposition to SAID
tlhlean, TO tile same in writing, i'll my Office IN
the town of Opelullsas, within the time requlr~
ed ny law. why the said t*bleau should not ne
hninologaled and confirmed.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
.Iuly rJ-1t Clerk.